Mounting assembly mountable to a wire lattice

ABSTRACT

Disclosed is a bracket connectible to a wire lattice. The bracket includes an upper connection counterpart defining a hook for hanging the bracket from the lattice. The bracket includes a lower connection counterpart defining a lower rotation-opposing configuration for disposition relative to a lower wire of the lattice. The spacing between the counterparts is adjustable between a rotation resistant-spacing and a rotation-permissive spacing. While the bracket is hanging from the lattice and the spacing is the rotation-resistant spacing, the lower rotation-opposing configuration is disposed relative to the lower wire, such that the lower rotation-opposing configuration opposes rotation of the bracket towards the lattice and also away from the lattice. While the bracket is hanging from the lattice and the spacing is the rotation-permissive spacing, the lower rotation-opposing configuration is disposed relative to the lower wire, such that the bracket is rotatable towards the lattice and also away from the lattice.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No.63/223,309 filed on Jul. 19, 2021, and claims priority to U.S.Provisional Application No. 63/256,876 filed on Oct. 18, 2021, both ofwhich are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

FIELD

The present disclosure relates to a mounting assembly, and inparticular, a mounting assembly that is securable to a wire lattice of awire barrier system or a wire containment system.

BACKGROUND

To avoid clutter, and to organize objects, such as tools, toys,organizing boxes and bins, equipment, and the like, the objects may behung from a wire lattice, for example, of a wire barrier system such asa wire panel, wire mesh, wire grid, wire shelving, or a wire fence, suchas a chain link fence, or of a wire containment system, such as a wirecage, wire box, wire bin, or wire storage room. A mounting assembly,including a bracket, may be hung from the wire lattice, and the objectmay be hung from the mounting assembly, such that the object is hungfrom the wire lattice via the mounting assembly.

Unfortunately, while existing mounting assemblies are hangable from thewire lattice, they are not securable to the wire lattice. Accordingly,existing mounting assemblies may be unintentionally disconnected fromthe wire lattice, for example, by a user that knocks into the mountingassembly, or while an object is being removed from the mountingassembly. Such unintentional disconnection of the existing mountingassemblies from the wire lattice may require re-hanging of the mountingassembly on the. In addition, since existing mounting assemblies are notsecurable to the wire lattice, the weight of the object to the hung fromthe mounting assembly may be limited, to reduce the risk of damage tothe wire lattice, the bracket, or the surrounding environment if theobject unintentionally falls from the mounting assembly due tounintentional disconnection of the mounting assembly from the wirelattice.

SUMMARY

In one aspect, there is provided a bracket configured to be connected toa wire lattice, the wire lattice defined by a plurality of wires, theplurality of wires including an upper wire and a lower wire, wherein thelower wire is disposed below the upper wire, the bracket comprising: anupper bracket-defined connection counterpart defining a hook, wherein:the hook is configured for hooking onto the upper wire such that thehook and the upper wire are co-operatively disposed in a hookedconfiguration, and with effect that the bracket is hanging from the wirelattice; and a lower bracket-defined connection counterpart, disposedbelow the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart, and defining alower rotation-opposing configuration for disposition relative to thelower wire; wherein: the spacing between the upper bracket-definedconnection counterpart and the lower bracket-defined connectioncounterpart is adjustable between at least a rotation resistant spacingand a rotation permissive spacing; while: (i) the hook and the upperwire are disposed in the hooked configuration, and (ii) the spacingbetween the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart and the lowerbracket-defined connection counterpart is the rotation-resistantspacing, the lower rotation-opposing configuration is disposed relativeto the lower wire, such that the lower rotation-opposing configurationopposes rotation of the bracket, relative to the wire lattice, in afirst direction, and also opposes rotation of the bracket, relative tothe wire lattice in a second direction, wherein the first direction isopposite to the second direction; and while: (i) the hook and the upperwire are disposed in the hooked configuration, and (ii) the spacingbetween the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart and the lowerbracket-defined connection counterpart is the rotation-permissivespacing, the lower rotation-opposing configuration is disposed relativeto the lower wire, such that: (i) there is an absence of opposing ofrotation of the bracket, relative to the wire lattice, by the lowerrotation-opposing configuration, in the first direction, and (ii) thereis an absence of opposing of rotation of the bracket, relative to thewire lattice by the lower rotation-opposing configuration, in the seconddirection.

In another aspect, there is provided a bracket configured to beconnected to a wire lattice, the wire lattice defined by a plurality ofwires, the plurality of wires including an upper wire and a lower wire,wherein the lower wire is disposed below the upper wire, the kitcomprising: a bracket member, defining an upper bracket-definedconnection counterpart defining a hook, wherein: the hook is configuredfor hooking onto the upper wire such that the hook and the upper wireare co-operatively disposed in a hooked configuration, and with effectthat the bracket is hanging from the wire lattice; and a connectioncounterpart-defining configuration, releasably coupled to the bracketmember, and defining a lower bracket-defined connection counterpart,disposed below the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart, thelower bracket-defined connection counterpart defining a lowerrotation-opposing configuration for disposition relative to the lowerwire; wherein: the spacing between the upper bracket-defined connectioncounterpart and the lower bracket-defined connection counterpart isadjustable between at least a rotation resistant spacing and a rotationpermissive spacing; while: (i) the hook and the upper wire are disposedin the hooked configuration, and (ii) the spacing between the upperbracket-defined connection counterpart and the lower bracket-definedconnection counterpart is the rotation-resistant spacing, the lowerrotation-opposing configuration is disposed relative to the lower wire,such that the lower rotation-opposing configuration opposes rotation ofthe bracket, relative to the wire lattice, in a first direction, andalso opposes rotation of the bracket, relative to the wire lattice in asecond direction, wherein the first direction is opposite to the seconddirection; and while: (i) the hook and the upper wire are disposed inthe hooked configuration, and (ii) the spacing between the upperbracket-defined connection counterpart and the lower bracket-definedconnection counterpart is the rotation-permissive spacing, the lowerrotation-opposing configuration is disposed relative to the lower wire,such that: (i) there is an absence of opposing of rotation of thebracket, relative to the wire lattice, by the lower rotation-opposingconfiguration, in the first direction, and (ii) there is an absence ofopposing of rotation of the bracket, relative to the wire lattice by thelower rotation-opposing configuration, in the second direction.

In another aspect, there is provided kit for a bracket configured to beconnected to a wire lattice, the wire lattice defined by a plurality ofwires, the plurality of wires including an upper wire and a lower wire,wherein the lower wire is disposed below the upper wire, the kitcomprising: a bracket member, defining an upper bracket-definedconnection counterpart defining a hook, wherein: the hook is configuredfor hooking onto the upper wire such that the hook and the upper wireare co-operatively disposed in a hooked configuration, and with effectthat the bracket is hanging from the wire lattice; and a connectioncounterpart-defining configuration, releasably couplable to the bracketmember, and defining a lower bracket-defined connection counterpart, thelower bracket-defined connection counterpart defining a lowerrotation-opposing configuration for disposition relative to the lowerwire; wherein, while the bracket member and the connectioncounterpart-defining configuration are releasably coupled, the lowerbracket-defined connection counterpart is disposed below the upperbracket-defined connection counterpart, and the bracket is defined, and:the spacing between the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart andthe lower bracket-defined connection counterpart is adjustable betweenat least a rotation resistant spacing and a rotation permissive spacing;while: (i) the hook and the upper wire are disposed in the hookedconfiguration, and (ii) the spacing between the upper bracket-definedconnection counterpart and the lower bracket-defined connectioncounterpart is the rotation-resistant spacing, the lowerrotation-opposing configuration is disposed relative to the lower wire,such that the lower rotation-opposing configuration opposes rotation ofthe bracket, relative to the wire lattice, in a first direction, andalso opposes rotation of the bracket, relative to the wire lattice in asecond direction, wherein the first direction is opposite to the seconddirection; and while: (i) the hook and the upper wire are disposed inthe hooked configuration, and (ii) the spacing between the upperbracket-defined connection counterpart and the lower bracket-definedconnection counterpart is the rotation-permissive spacing, the lowerrotation-opposing configuration is disposed relative to the lower wire,such that: (i) there is an absence of opposing of rotation of thebracket, relative to the wire lattice, by the lower rotation-opposingconfiguration, in the first direction, and (ii) there is an absence ofopposing of rotation of the bracket, relative to the wire lattice by thelower rotation-opposing configuration, in the second direction.

Other aspects will be apparent from the description and drawingsprovided herein.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

In the figures, which illustrate example embodiments,

FIG. 1 is front perspective view of a bracket of a mounting assembly;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the bracket of FIG. 1 ;

FIG. 3 is a front view of the bracket of FIG. 1 ;

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the bracket of FIG. 1 ;

FIG. 5 is a side view of the bracket of FIG. 1 ;

FIG. 6 is a front perspective view of a mounting assembly, including aload supporter connected to the bracket of FIG. 1 ;

FIG. 7 is a rear perspective view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 6 ;

FIG. 8 is a front view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 6 ;

FIG. 9 is a rear view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 6 ;

FIG. 10 is a side view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 6 ;

FIG. 11 is a front perspective view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 6and a wire lattice;

FIG. 12 is a side view of the mounting assembly and wire lattice of FIG.11 ;

FIG. 13 is a front view of the mounting assembly and the wire lattice ofFIG. 11 ;

FIG. 14 is a front perspective view of the bracket of FIG. 1 hung from awire lattice;

FIG. 15 is a rear perspective view of the bracket of FIG. 1 hung from awire lattice;

FIG. 16 is a front view of the bracket of FIG. 1 hung from a wirelattice;

FIG. 17 is a rear view of the bracket of FIG. 1 hung from a wirelattice;

FIG. 18 is a side view of the bracket of FIG. 1 hung from a wirelattice;

FIG. 19 is a front perspective view of the bracket of FIG. 1 secured toa wire lattice;

FIG. 20 is a rear perspective view of the bracket of FIG. 1 secured to awire lattice;

FIG. 21 is a front view of the bracket of FIG. 1 secured to a wirelattice;

FIG. 22 is a rear view of the bracket of FIG. 1 secured to a wirelattice;

FIG. 23 is a side view of the bracket of FIG. 1 secured to a wirelattice;

FIG. 24 is a front perspective view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 6secured to a wire lattice;

FIG. 25 is a rear perspective view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 6secured to a wire lattice;

FIG. 26 is a front view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 6 secured to awire lattice;

FIG. 27 is a rear view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 6 secured to awire lattice;

FIG. 28 is a side view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 6 secured to awire lattice;

FIG. 29 is a front perspective view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 6hung from a wire lattice;

FIG. 30 is a rear perspective view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 6hung from a wire lattice;

FIG. 31 is a front view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 6 hung from awire lattice;

FIG. 32 is a side view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 6 hung from awire lattice;

FIG. 33 is a front perspective view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 6secured to a wire lattice;

FIG. 34 is a rear perspective view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 6secured to a wire lattice;

FIG. 35 is a front view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 6 secured to awire lattice;

FIG. 36 is a side view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 6 secured to awire lattice.

FIG. 37 is front perspective view of another embodiment of the mountingassembly;

FIG. 38 is a rear perspective view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 37 ;

FIG. 39 is a rear perspective view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 37in a retracted configuration;

FIG. 40 is a front view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 37 ;

FIG. 41 is a rear view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 37

FIG. 42 is a side view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 37 in aretracted configuration;

FIG. 43 is an enlarged view of the portion of the mounting assembly ofFIG. 42 , the portion identified by the window A shown in FIG. 42 ;

FIG. 44 is an enlarged view of the portion of the mounting assembly ofFIG. 42 , the portion identified by the window B shown in FIG. 42 ;

FIG. 45 is a top view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 37 ;

FIG. 46 is a bottom view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 37 ;

FIG. 47 is a front perspective view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 37secured to a wire lattice;

FIG. 48 is a rear perspective view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 37secured to a wire lattice.

FIG. 49 is front perspective view of another embodiment of the mountingassembly;

FIG. 50 is a rear perspective view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 49 ;

FIG. 51 is a front view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 49 ;

FIG. 52 is a rear view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 49 ;

FIG. 53 is a left side view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 49 ;

FIG. 54 is a right side view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 49 ;

FIG. 55 is a top view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 49 ;

FIG. 56 is a bottom view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 49 ;

FIG. 57 is a front perspective view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 49secured to a wire lattice;

FIG. 58 is a rear perspective view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 49secured to a wire lattice.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIG. 1 to FIG. 5 depicts an example embodiment of a mounting assembly100. In some embodiments, for example, the mounting assembly 100includes a bracket 102 and a load supporter 300.

The bracket 102 is configured to be connected to a wire lattice 10, forexample, of a wire barrier system such as a wire panel, wire mesh, wiregrid, wire shelving, or a wire fence, such as a chain link fence, or ofa wire containment system, such as a wire cage, wire box, wire bin, orwire storage room. In some embodiments, for example, the wire lattice 10is defined by a plurality of wires, the plurality of wires including anupper wire 12 and a lower wire 14. In some embodiments, for example, thelower wire 14 is offset from the upper wire 12. In some embodiments, forexample, the lower wire 14 is disposed below the upper wire 12.

In some embodiments, for example, the wire lattice 10 includes anintersecting wire 16. In some embodiments, for example, the intersectingwire 16 engages at least one of the upper wire 12 and the lower wire 14.In some embodiments, for example, the intersecting wire 16 engages bothof the upper wire 12 and the lower wire 14.

In some embodiments, for example, the upper wire 12 extends along afirst axis, the lower wire 14 extends along a second axis, and theintersecting wire 16 extends along a third axis. In some embodiments,for example, the first axis and the second axis are parallel. In someembodiments, for example, the first axis and the second axis arenon-parallel. In some embodiments, for example, the first axis and thethird axis are non-parallel. In some embodiments, for example, thesecond axis and the third axis are non-parallel. In some embodiments,for example, the first axis and the third axis are perpendicular. Insome embodiments, for example, the second axis and the third axis areperpendicular.

In some embodiments, for example, the wire lattice 10 includes aplurality of openings 20, as depicted in FIG. 11 . In some embodiments,for example, the plurality of openings 20 is defined between theplurality of wires of the wire lattice 10.

In some embodiments, for example, as depicted in FIG. 11 to FIG. 28 ,the wire lattice 10 is configurable in an upright configuration, whereinthe wires of the wire lattice 10 extend horizontally and vertically,such as the wire lattice 10 of a wire cage or a wire storage room. Insome embodiments, for example, while the lattice 10 is configured in theupright configuration, the upper wire 12 and the lower wire 14 extend ina horizontal direction, and the intersecting wire 16 extends in avertical direction. In some embodiments, for example, the openings 20 ofthe wire lattice 10 in the upright configuration are square-shaped orrectangular-shaped.

In some embodiments, for example, as depicted in FIG. 29 to FIG. 36 ,the wire lattice 10 is configurable in an angled configuration, whereinthe wires of the wire lattice 10 extend angularly, for example, such asthe wire lattice 10 of a chain link fence. In some embodiments, forexample, while the lattice 10 is configured in the angled configuration,the upper wire 12 extends along an axis that defines an acute angle witha horizontal axis, wherein the acute angle has a minimum value of atleast 1 degree. In some embodiments, for example, while the lattice 10is configured in the angled configuration, the lower wire 14 extendsalong an axis that defines an acute angle with a horizontal axis,wherein the acute angle has a minimum value of at least 1 degree. Insome embodiments, for example, while the lattice 10 is configured in theangled configuration, the intersecting wire 16 extends along an axisthat defines an acute angle with a horizontal axis, wherein the acuteangle has a minimum value of at least 1 degree, and wherein: (i) theaxis of extension of the intersecting wire 16 and the axis of extensionof the upper wire 12 are non-parallel, and (ii) the axis of extension ofthe intersecting wire 16 and the axis of extension of the lower wire 14are non-parallel. In some embodiments, for example, the openings 20 ofthe wire lattice 10 in the upright configuration are diamond-shaped orrhombus-shaped.

In some embodiments, for example, the bracket 102 includes an upperbracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and a lower bracket-definedconnection counterpart 154. As depicted in FIG. 1 to FIG. 5 , in someembodiments, for example, the upper bracket-defined connectioncounterpart 104 and the lower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154are disposed at opposite ends of the bracket 102. In some embodiments,for example, while the bracket 102 is disposed in an operatingconfiguration, the lower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154 isdisposed below the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104. Insome embodiments, for example, the upper bracket-defined connectioncounterpart 104 is configured to co-operate with the wire lattice 10such that the bracket 102 is hangable from the wire lattice 10, and thelower bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 is configured toco-operate with the wire lattice 10 such that, while the bracket 102 ishanging from the wire lattice 10, the bracket 102 is securable to thewire lattice 10.

The upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 defines a hook 106.In some embodiments, for example, the hook 106 is configured to receiveat least a portion of the upper wire 12. In some embodiments, forexample, the hook 106 is configured for hooking onto the upper wire 12such that the hook 106 and the upper wire 12 are co-operatively disposedin a hooked configuration, as depicted, for example, in FIG. 13 to FIG.36 , and with effect that the assembly 100, for example, the bracket102, is hanging from the wire lattice 10, for example, from the upperwire 12. As depicted in FIG. 1 to FIG. 5 , in some embodiments, forexample, the hook 106 includes a hook member 108 that extends in adownward direction. In some embodiments, for example, the bracket 102defines an upper channel 110. The upper channel 110 is configured toreceive at least a portion of the upper wire 12 for hanging the assembly100, for example, the bracket 102, from the upper wire 12.

The lower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154 defines a lowerrotation-opposing configuration 156 for disposition relative to thelower wire 14. In some embodiments, for example, the lowerrotation-opposing configuration 156 defines a hook. In some embodiments,for example, the lower rotation-opposing configuration 156 and the lowerwire 14 are co-operatively configured to secure the connection of theassembly 100 and the wire lattice 10 while the assembly 100, forexample, the bracket 102, is hanging from the wire lattice 10. Asdepicted in FIG. 1 to FIG. 5 , in some embodiments, for example, thelower rotation-opposing configuration 156 includes a lowerrotation-opposing configuration member 158 that extends in an upwarddirection. In some embodiments, for example, the bracket 102 defines alower channel 160. The lower channel 160 is configured to receive atleast a portion of the lower wire 14 for securing the connection of theassembly 100 and the wire lattice 10 while the assembly 100 is hangingfrom the wire lattice 10.

In some embodiments, for example, the spacing between the upperbracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and the lower bracket-definedconnection counterpart 154 is adjustable between at least a rotationresistant spacing, as depicted in FIG. 19 to FIG. 23 , FIG. 24 to FIG.28 , and FIG. 33 to FIG. 36 , and a rotation permissive spacing, asdepicted in FIG. 14 to FIG. 18 and FIG. 29 to FIG. 32 . As depicted, insome embodiments, for example, the spacing between the upperbracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and the lower bracket-definedconnection counterpart 154, while the spacing between the upperbracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and the lower bracket-definedconnection counterpart 154 is the rotation permissive spacing, isgreater than the spacing between the upper bracket-defined connectioncounterpart 104 and the lower bracket-defined connection counterpart154, while the spacing between the upper bracket-defined connectioncounterpart 104 and the lower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154is the rotation resistant spacing. In some embodiments, for example, thespacing between the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 andthe lower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154, while the spacingbetween the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and thelower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154 is the rotationpermissive spacing, is less than the spacing between the upperbracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and the lower bracket-definedconnection counterpart 154, while the spacing between the upperbracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and the lower bracket-definedconnection counterpart 154 is the rotation resistant spacing.

In some embodiments, for example, while: (i) the hook 106 and the upperwire 12 are disposed in the hooked configuration, and (ii) the spacingbetween the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and thelower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154 is therotation-resistant spacing, the lower rotation-opposing configuration156 is disposed relative to the lower wire 14, such that the lowerrotation-opposing configuration 156 opposes rotation of the bracket 102,relative to the wire lattice 10, in a first direction, and also opposesrotation of the bracket 102, relative to the wire lattice 10 in a seconddirection, wherein the first direction is opposite to the seconddirection. In some embodiments, for example, while: (i) the hook 106 andthe upper wire 12 are disposed in the hooked configuration, and (ii) thespacing between the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 andthe lower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154 is therotation-resistant spacing, the lower rotation-opposing configuration156 is disposed relative to the lower wire 14, such that the lowerrotation-opposing configuration 156 opposes rotation of the bracket 102,relative to the wire lattice 10, in the first direction, and alsoopposes rotation of the bracket 102, relative to the wire lattice 10, inthe second direction, the connection of the assembly 100 and the wirelattice 10 is established.

In some embodiments, for example, the first direction is a direction ofrotation towards the wire lattice 10, for example, towards a plane inwhich the wire lattice 10 is disposed, and the second direction is adirection of rotation away from the wire lattice 10, for example, awayfrom a plane in which the wire lattice 10 is disposed.

In some embodiments, for example, while: (i) the hook 106 and the upperwire 12 are disposed in the hooked configuration, and (ii) the spacingbetween the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and thelower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154 is therotation-resistant spacing, at least a portion of the lower wire 14 isreceived in the lower channel 160, such that the lower rotation-opposingconfiguration 156 and the lower wire 14 are co-operatively configured tooppose rotation of the bracket 102, relative to the wire lattice 10, ina first direction, and also opposes rotation of the bracket 102,relative to the wire lattice 10, in a second direction, wherein thefirst direction is opposite to the second direction.

In some embodiments, for example, while: (i) the hook 106 and the upperwire 12 are disposed in the hooked configuration, and (ii) the spacingbetween the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and thelower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154 is therotation-resistant spacing, the bracket 102 and the wire lattice 10 areco-operatively configured in a rotation-resistant configuration, whereinthe lower rotation-opposing configuration 156 is disposed relative tothe lower wire 14, such that the lower rotation-opposing configuration156 opposes rotation of the bracket 102, relative to the wire lattice10, in a first direction, and also opposes rotation of the bracket 102,relative to the wire lattice 10 in a second direction, wherein the firstdirection is opposite to the second direction. In some embodiments, forexample, while the bracket 102 and the wire lattice 10 areco-operatively configured in the rotation-resistant configuration, atleast a portion of at least the lower wire 14 is disposed in the lowerchannel 160, such that the lower rotation-opposing configuration 156 andthe lower wire 14 are co-operatively configured to oppose rotation ofthe bracket 102, relative to the wire lattice 10, in a first direction,and also opposes rotation of the bracket 102, relative to the wirelattice 10, in a second direction, wherein the first direction isopposite to the second direction.

In some embodiments, for example, while: (i) the hook 106 and the upperwire 12 are disposed in the hooked configuration, and (ii) the spacingbetween the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and thelower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154 is therotation-permissive spacing, the lower rotation-opposing configuration156 is disposed relative to the lower wire 14, such that: (i) there isan absence of opposing of rotation of the bracket 102, relative to thewire lattice 10, by the lower rotation-opposing configuration 156, inthe first direction, and (ii) there is an absence of opposing ofrotation of the bracket 102, relative to the wire lattice 10, by thelower rotation-opposing configuration 156, in the second direction.

In some embodiments, for example, while: (i) the hook 106 and the upperwire 12 are disposed in the hooked configuration, and (ii) the spacingbetween the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and thelower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154 is therotation-permissive spacing, the lower wire 14 is disposed outside ofthe lower channel 160, such that: (i) there is an absence of opposing ofrotation of the bracket 102, relative to the wire lattice 10, by thelower rotation-opposing configuration 156, in the first direction, and(ii) there is an absence of opposing of rotation of the bracket 102,relative to the wire lattice 10, by the lower rotation-opposingconfiguration 156, in the second direction.

In some embodiments, for example, while: (i) the hook 106 and the upperwire 12 are disposed in the hooked configuration, and (ii) the spacingbetween the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and thelower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154 is therotation-permissive spacing, the bracket 102 and the wire lattice 102are co-operatively configured in the rotation-permissive configuration,wherein the lower rotation-opposing configuration 156 is disposedrelative to the lower wire 14, such that: (i) there is an absence ofopposing of rotation of the bracket 102, relative to the wire lattice10, by the lower rotation-opposing configuration 156, in the firstdirection, and (ii) there is an absence of opposing of rotation of thebracket 102, relative to the wire lattice 10, by the lowerrotation-opposing configuration 156, in the second direction. In someembodiments, for example, while the bracket 102 and the wire lattice 102are co-operatively configured in the rotation-permissive configuration,the lower wire 14 is disposed outside of the lower channel 160, suchthat: (i) there is an absence of opposing of rotation of the bracket102, relative to the wire lattice 10, by the lower rotation-opposingconfiguration 156, in the first direction, and (ii) there is an absenceof opposing of rotation of the bracket, relative to the wire lattice 10,by the lower rotation-opposing configuration 156, in the seconddirection.

In some embodiments, for example, the bracket 102 is configurable in afixed configuration and an adjustable configuration. In the fixedconfiguration, there is an absence of adjustability of the spacingbetween the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and thelower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154. In the adjustableconfiguration, spacing between the upper bracket-defined connectioncounterpart 104 and the lower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154is adjustable, for example, between at least the rotation resistantspacing and the rotating permissive spacing.

In some embodiments, for example, in the adjustable configuration,spacing between the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 andthe lower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154 is adjustable suchthat the assembly 100 is hangable and securable to a first pair ofwires, the first pair of wires including an upper wire and a lower wire,and also to a second pair of wires, the second pair of wires includingan upper wire and a lower wire.

In some embodiments, for example, the first pair of wires is spacedapart by a first spacing distance, and the second pair of wires isspaced apart by a second spacing distance. In some embodiments, forexample, the first spacing distance and the second spacing distance isthe same. In some embodiments, for example, the first spacing distanceand the second spacing distance is different. In some embodiments, forexample, the first spacing distance is greater than the second spacingdistance. In some embodiments, for example, the first spacing distanceis less than the second spacing distance.

In some embodiments, for example, the first spacing distance of thefirst pair of wires is 2 inches. In some embodiments, for example, thesecond spacing distance of the second pair of wires is 4 inches. In someembodiments, for example, the first spacing distance of the first pairof wires is 6 inches. In some embodiments, for example, the secondspacing distance of the second pair of wires is 8 inches. In someembodiments, for example, the first spacing distance of the first pairof wires is 10 inches. In some embodiments, for example, the secondspacing distance of the second pair of wires is 12 inches.

In some embodiments, for example, adjusting of the spacing between theupper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and the lowerbracket-defined connection counterpart 154 from a spacing correspondingto the first spacing, to a spacing corresponding to the second spacing,is effected by displacement of the lower bracket-defined connectioncounterpart 154 towards the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart104. In some embodiments, for example, adjusting of the spacing from thespacing corresponding to the second spacing, to the spacingcorresponding to the first spacing, is effected by displacement of thelower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154 away from the upperbracket-defined connection counterpart 104.

In some embodiments, for example, adjusting of the spacing between theupper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and the lowerbracket-defined connection counterpart 154 from the spacingcorresponding to the first spacing, to the spacing corresponding to thesecond spacing, is effected by displacement of the lower bracket-definedconnection counterpart 154 away from the upper bracket-definedconnection counterpart 104. In some embodiments, for example, adjustingof the spacing from the spacing corresponding second spacing, to thespacing corresponding to the first spacing, is effected by displacementof the lower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154 towards theupper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104.

In some embodiments, for example, the first pair of wires and the secondpair of wires are defined on the same wire lattice 10.

In some embodiments, for example, wherein the first pair of wires andthe second pair of wires are defined on the same wire lattice 10, thefirst pair of wires is defined by a first upper wire and a first lowerwire, and the second pair of wires is defined by a second upper wire anda second lower wire, wherein the first upper wire and the second upperwire are different wires, and the first lower wire and the second lowerwire are different wires.

In some embodiments, for example, wherein the first pair of wires andthe second pair of wires are defined on the same wire lattice 10 thefirst pair of wires is defined by a first upper wire and a first lowerwire, and the second pair of wires is defined by the first upper wireand a second lower wire, wherein the first lower wire and the secondlower wire are different wires.

In some embodiments, for example, wherein the first pair of wires andthe second pair of wires are defined on the same wire lattice 10 thefirst pair of wires is defined by a first upper wire and a first lowerwire, and the second pair of wires is defined by a second upper wire andthe first lower wire, wherein the first upper wire and the second upperwire are different wires.

In some embodiments, for example, the first pair of wires is defined ona wire lattice 10, and the second pair of wires is defined on a secondwire lattice 10 that is different from the first wire lattice 10.

In some embodiments, for example, as depicted in FIG. 1 , the bracket102 includes a bracket member 1021. In some embodiments, for example,upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 is defined by thebracket member 1021. In some embodiments, for example, the bracketmember 1021 includes a flange 103, defining a front surface 105 and arear surface 107 that is disposed on an opposite side of the flange 103relative to the front surface 105. In some embodiments, for example, thefront surface 105 defines a surface configured for being visible whilethe assembly 100 is hung from the wire lattice 10. In some embodiments,for example, the rear surface 107 defines a lattice-opposing surfaceconfigured for opposing the wire lattice 10 while the assembly 100 ishung from the wire lattice 10. In some embodiments, for example, thefront surface 105 is the front surface 105 of the bracket 102.

In some embodiments, for example, the flange 103 and the upperbracket-defined connection counterpart 104 are connected. In someembodiments, for example, the bracket member 1021, including the flange103 and the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104, is ofunitary one piece construction.

In some embodiments, for example, while the hooked configuration isestablished, the flange 103 and the wire lattice 10 are disposed inopposing relationship. In some embodiments, for example, while thehooked configuration is established, the flange 103 and the wire lattice10 are disposed in abutting engagement. In some embodiments, forexample, while the hooked configuration is established, the flange 103is bearing against the wire lattice 10.

As depicted in FIG. 1 to FIG. 5 , in some embodiments, for example, thehook member 108 extends in a direction towards the center of the flange103. In some embodiments, for example, the flange 103 and the hookmember 108 are co-operatively configured to define the upper channel110. In some embodiments, for example, the upper channel 110 is definedbetween the flange 103 and the hook member 108.

As depicted in FIG. 5 , the hook member 108 defines a hook membersurface 112 that is disposed in opposing relationship to the rearsurface 107. In some embodiments, for example, the acute angle definedbetween the hook member surface 112 and the rear surface 107 has aminimum value of at least 10 degrees. In some embodiments, for example,the acute angle defined between the hook member surface 112 and the rearsurface 107 has a value of 45 degrees. In some embodiments, for example,the size of the upper channel 110 is based on the acute angle definedbetween the hook member surface 112 and the rear surface 107. In someembodiments, for example, the size of the upper channel 110 increases asthe acute angle defined between the hook member surface 112 and the rearsurface 107 is increased.

In some embodiments, for example, the upper bracket-defined connectioncounterpart 104, for example, the hook 106, defines an internal curvedsurface 113 that extends between the rear surface 107 and the hookmember surface 112. In some embodiments, for example, the internalcurved surface 113 is configured for disposition in contact engagementwith the upper wire 12 while the hook 106 and the upper wire 12 areco-operatively disposed in the hooked configuration. In someembodiments, for example, the radius of curvature of the internal curvedsurface 113 has a minimum value of at least 1/64″. In some embodiments,for example, the radius of curvature of the internal curved surface 113has a value of 1/32″. In some embodiments, for example, while thebracket 102 is hanging from the upper wire 12, the upper wire 12 that isdisposed in the upper channel 110 is disposed in contact engagement withthe internal curved surface 113. In some embodiments, for example, theconnection between the bracket 102 and the upper wire 12, for example,the hanging of the bracket 102 from the upper wire 12, is improved whilethe upper wire 12 is disposed in contact engagement with the internalcurved surface 113, which reduces the risk of unintentionaldisconnection of the assembly 100 from the wire lattice 10.

In some embodiments, for example, while the bracket 102 is hanging fromthe upper wire 12, the radius of the upper wire 12 is such that contactengagement of the upper wire 12 with the internal curved surface 113 isabsent. In some embodiments, for example, while the bracket 102 ishanging from the upper wire 12, the radius of the upper wire 12 isgreater than the radius of curvature of the internal curved surface 113such that contact engagement of the upper wire 12 with the internalcurved surface 113 is absent. In such embodiments, for example, theupper wire 12 is disposed in contact engagement with the hook membersurface 112 and the rear surface 107 while the bracket 102 is hangingfrom the upper wire 12.

As depicted in FIG. 1 to FIG. 5 , in some embodiments, for example, thelower rotation-opposing configuration member 158 extends in a directiontowards the center of the flange 103. In some embodiments, for example,the flange 103 and the lower rotation-opposing configuration member 158are co-operatively configured to define the lower channel 160. In someembodiments, for example, the lower channel 160 is defined between theflange 103 and the lower rotation-opposing configuration member 158.

As depicted in FIG. 5 , the lower rotation-opposing configuration member158 defines a lower rotation-opposing configuration member surface 162that is disposed in opposing relationship to the rear surface 107. Insome embodiments, for example, the acute angle defined between the lowerrotation-opposing configuration member surface 162 and the rear surface107 has a minimum value of at least 10 degrees. In some embodiments, forexample, the acute angle defined between the lower rotation-opposingconfiguration member surface 162 and the rear surface 107 has a value of45 degrees. In some embodiments, for example, the size of the lowerchannel 160 is based on the acute angle defined between the lowerrotation-opposing configuration member surface 162 and the rear surface107. In some embodiments, for example, the size of the lower channel 160increases as the acute angle defined between the lower rotation-opposingconfiguration member surface 162 and the rear surface 107 is increased.

In some embodiments, for example, the lower bracket-defined connectioncounterpart 154, for example, the lower rotation-opposing configuration156, defines an internal curved surface 163 that extends between therear surface 107 and the lower rotation-opposing configuration membersurface 162. In some embodiments, for example, the internal curvedsurface 163 is configured for disposition in contact engagement with thelower wire 14 while: (i) the hook 106 and the upper wire 12 areco-operatively disposed in a hooked configuration, and (ii) the spacingbetween the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and thelower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154 is a rotation-resistantspacing. In some embodiments, for example, the radius of curvature ofthe internal curved surface 163 has a minimum value of at least 1/64″.In some embodiments, for example, the radius of curvature of theinternal curved surface 163 has a value of 1/32″. In some embodiments,for example, while the assembly 100 is hanging from the wire lattice 10,and while the connection of the assembly 100 to the wire lattice 10 issecured by the co-operative configuration of the lower rotation-opposingconfiguration 156 and the lower wire 14, the lower wire 14 that isdisposed in the lower channel 160 is disposed in contact engagement withthe internal curved surface 163. In some embodiments, for example, thesecuring of the connection between the assembly 100 and the wire lattice10 is improved while the lower wire 14 is disposed in contact engagementwith the internal curved surface 163, which reduces the risk ofunintentional disconnection of the lower rotation-opposing configuration156 from the lower wire 14 or unintentional displacement of the assembly100 relative to the wire lattice.

In some embodiments, for example, while the connection of the assembly100 and the wire lattice 10 is secured via co-operative configuration ofthe lower rotation-opposing configuration 156 and the lower wire 14, theradius of the lower wire 14 is such that contact engagement of the lowerwire 14 with the internal curved surface 163 is absent. In someembodiments, for example, while the connection of the assembly 100 andthe wire lattice 10 is secured via co-operative configuration of thelower rotation-opposing configuration 156 and the lower wire 14, theradius of the lower wire 14 is greater than the radius of curvature ofthe internal curved surface 163 such that contact engagement of thelower wire 14 with the internal curved surface 163 is absent. In suchembodiments, for example, the lower wire 14 is disposed in contactengagement with the lower rotation-opposing configuration member surface162 and the rear surface 107 while the connection of the assembly 100and the wire lattice 10 is secured via co-operative configuration of thelower rotation-opposing configuration 156 and the lower wire 14.

In some embodiments, for example, the bracket 102 comprises a connectioncounterpart-defining configuration 200. In some embodiments, forexample, the bracket member 1021 is releasably couplable to theconnection counterpart-defining configuration 200. In some embodiments,for example, the connection counterpart-defining configuration 200 isreleasably couplable to the flange 103 of the bracket member 1021. Insome embodiments, for example, the releasable coupling of the bracketmember 1021 and the connection counterpart-defining configuration 200 iseffected by the releasable coupling of the flange 103 and the connectioncounterpart-defining configuration 200. In some embodiments, forexample, while the bracket member 1021 is releasably coupled to theconnection counterpart-defining configuration 200, the bracket 102 isdefined. In some embodiments, for example, the releasable coupling ofthe bracket member 1021 and the connection counterpart-definingconfiguration 200 is such that the connection counterpart-definingconfiguration 200 slidably coupled to the bracket member 1021, forexample, to the flange 103.

As depicted in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the lower bracket-defined connectioncounterpart 154 is defined by the connection counterpart-definingconfiguration 200. As depicted, in some embodiments, for example, theconnection counterpart-defining configuration 200 includes anintermediate member 202. In some embodiments, for example, the lowerbracket-defined connection counterpart 154 is connected to theintermediate member 202. In some embodiments, for example, theconnection counterpart-defining configuration 200, which includes thelower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154 and the intermediatemember 202, is of unitary one piece construction.

The bracket member 1021 is releasably couplable to the connectioncounterpart-defining configuration 200, such that, while the bracketmember 1021 and the connection counterpart-defining configuration 200are releasably coupled, the relative displacement is effectible betweenthe bracket member 1021 and the connection counterpart-definingconfiguration 200. In some embodiments, for example, adjusting of thespacing between the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 andthe lower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154 is effectible byrelative displacement between the bracket member 1021 and the connectioncounterpart-defining configuration 200. In some embodiments, forexample, the relative displacement effectible between the bracket member1021 and the connection counterpart-defining configuration 200includessliding displacement.

In some embodiments, for example, the displacement of the connectioncounterpart-defining configuration 200, relative to the bracket member1021 is along a displacement axis that is parallel to the longitudinalaxis of the bracket member 1021. In some embodiments, for example, thedisplacement axis is parallel to a vertical axis.

In some embodiments, for example, the assembly 100 includes a lockingmechanism 204. In some embodiments, for example, the locking mechanism204 includes a rotatable head 204A, and a threaded rod or stud that isreleasably couplable to the rotatable head 204A via the threading at afirst end of the threaded stud, and that is also connected to theconnection counterpart-defining configuration 200, for example, theintermediate member 202, via welding, at the second end of the threadedstud. As depicted in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the intermediate member 202 isdisposed on a first side of the flange 103 (e.g. rear side of the flange103), and the rotatable head 204A is disposed on a second side of theflange 103 that is opposite the first side (e.g. front side of theflange 103).

In some embodiments, for example, the locking mechanism 204 isconfigured to effect frictional engagement between the flange 103 andthe intermediate member 202, and further configured to defeat thefrictional engagement between the flange 103, and the intermediatemember 202.

The bracket member 1021, the connection counterpart-definingconfiguration 200, and the locking mechanism 204 are co-operativelyconfigured to transition between a displacement-effective configurationand a displacement ineffective configuration. In the displacementeffective configuration, the bracket member 1021, the connectioncounterpart-defining configuration 200, and the locking mechanism 204are co-operatively configured such that there is an absence offrictional engagement of the flange 103 and the intermediate member 202by the locking mechanism 204, such that the bracket 102 is disposed inthe adjustable configuration, wherein the connectioncounterpart-defining configuration 200 is displaceable relative to thebracket member 1021. In the displacement ineffective configuration, thebracket member 1021, the connection counterpart-defining configuration200, and the locking mechanism 204 are co-operatively configured suchthat frictional engagement of the flange 103 and the intermediate member202 is effected by the locking mechanism 204, such that the bracket 102is disposed in the fixed configuration, wherein relative displacementbetween the connection counterpart-defining configuration 200 and thebracket member 1021 is resisted.

In some embodiments, for example, the bracket member 1021, theconnection counterpart-defining configuration 200, and the lockingmechanism 204 are transitionable from the displacement effectiveconfiguration to the displacement-ineffective configuration in responseto actuation of the locking mechanism 204, for example, by rotation ofthe head 204A in a first direction, for example, a clockwise direction.In some embodiments, for example, in response to actuation of thelocking mechanism 204 in the first direction, a force is applied by thelocking mechanism 204 to the connection counterpart-definingconfiguration 200 to displace the connection counterpart-definingconfiguration 200 towards the flange 103, such that at the intermediatemember 202 becomes disposed in frictional engagement with the flange103, with effect that the bracket 102 becomes disposed in the fixedconfiguration.

In some embodiments, for example, the bracket member 1021, theconnection counterpart-defining configuration 200, and the lockingmechanism 204 are transitionable from the displacement ineffectiveconfiguration to the displacement effective configuration in response toactuation of the locking mechanism 204, for example, by rotation of thehead 204A in a second direction that is opposite the first direction,for example, a counter clockwise direction. In some embodiments, forexample, in response to actuation of the locking mechanism 204 in thesecond direction, a force is applied by the locking mechanism 204 to theconnection counterpart-defining configuration 200 to displace theconnection counterpart-defining configuration 200 away from the flange103, such that frictional engagement between the flange 103 and theintermediate member 202 is defeated, with effect that the bracket 102becomes disposed in the adjustable configuration.

In some embodiments, for example, the bracket 102 includes a slot 208.As depicted, in some embodiments, for example, the slot 208 is a linearslot. As depicted, the slot 208 is defined by the flange 103. The slot208 extends from a bottom end of the flange 103. As depicted in FIG. 1to FIG. 3 , the slot 208 extends from the bottom end of the flange 103to the middle of the flange 103. In some embodiments, for example, thelength of the slot 208 is generally half the length of the flange 103.In some embodiments, for example, the length of the slot 208 is greaterthan or less than half the length of the flange 103. The slot 208 isconfigured to receive at least a portion of the threaded stud of thelocking mechanism 204, such that the threaded stud extends through theslot 208, such that, while the rotatable head 204A is releasably coupledto the threaded stud via the threading, the bracket member 1021 and theconnection counterpart-defining configuration 200 are releasablycoupled, and the intermediate member 202 is disposed on the first sideof the flange 103 (e.g. rear side of the flange 103), and the rotatablehead 204A is disposed on the second side of the flange 103 that isopposite the first side (e.g. front side of the flange 103). In someembodiments, for example, the slot 208 limits displacement of thethreaded stud of the locking mechanism 204, and therefore, limits thedisplacement of the connection counterpart-defining configuration 200,relative to the bracket member 1021. In some embodiments, for example,the slot 208 defines an upper terminal end that limits further upwarddisplacement of the threaded stud of the locking mechanism 204 andtherefore, limits further upward displacement of the connectioncounterpart-defining configuration 200, relative to the bracket member1021. In some embodiments, for example, the slot 208 defines a lowerterminal end that limits further downward displacement of the threadedstud of the locking mechanism 204 and therefore, limits further downwarddisplacement of the connection counterpart-defining configuration 200,relative to the bracket member 1021.

In some embodiments, for example, as depicted in FIG. 1 , the flange 103includes a raised portion 205 that defines a recess 206 for receiving atleast a portion of the connection counterpart-defining configuration200, in particular, for receiving at least a portion of the intermediatemember 202. While the bracket member 1021 and the connectioncounterpart-defining configuration 200 are releasably coupled, at leasta portion of the intermediate member 202 is received in the recess 206.

In some embodiments, for example, the flange 103 includes the recess 206for receiving at least a portion of the intermediate member 202, whilethe bracket member 1021 and the connection counterpart-definingconfiguration 200 are releasably coupled, such that, while the bracketmember 1021 and the connection counterpart-defining configuration 200are releasably coupled, the intermediate member 202 is not disposedrearwardly of the rear surface 107 of the flange 103. In someembodiments, for example, it is desirable for the intermediate member202 to not be disposed rearwardly of the rear surface 107 of the flange103, while the bracket member 1021 and the connectioncounterpart-defining configuration 200 are releasably coupled, asdisposition of the intermediate member 202 rearwardly of the rearsurface 107, while the bracket member 1021 and the connectioncounterpart-defining configuration 200 are releasably coupled,interferes with the securing of the mounting assembly 100 to the wirelattice 10.

In some embodiments, for example, the recess 206 and the connectioncounterpart-defining configuration 200 are co-operatively configuredsuch that the connection counterpart-defining configuration 200 isslidable, relative to the bracket member 1021 while the at least aportion of the connection counterpart-defining configuration 200, forexample, the intermediate member 202, is received in the recess 206.

As depicted, in some embodiments, for example, the slot 208 is definedby the raised portion 205.

In some embodiments, for example, the bracket 102 is configurable in aretracted configuration, an extended configuration, and an intermediateconfiguration. In the retracted configuration, the spacing distancebetween the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and thelower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154 is a minimum spacingdistance. In some embodiments, for example, the bracket member 1021, thelocking mechanism 204, the slot 208, and the connectioncounterpart-defining configuration 200 are co-operatively configuredsuch that, while the locking mechanism 204, for example, the threadedstud, is disposed at the upper terminal end of the slot 208, the bracket102 is disposed in the retracted configuration. In some embodiments, forexample, while the bracket 102 is disposed in the retractedconfiguration, the connection counterpart-defining configuration 200 isentirely disposed in the recess 206, for example, as depicted in FIG. 39. In the extended configuration, the spacing distance between the upperbracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and the lower bracket-definedconnection counterpart 154 is a maximum spacing distance. In someembodiments, for example, the bracket member 1021, the locking mechanism204, the slot 208, and the connection counterpart-defining configuration200 are co-operatively configured such that, while the locking mechanism204, for example, the threaded stud, is disposed at the lower terminalend of the slot 208, the bracket 102 is disposed in the extendedconfiguration. In some embodiments, for example, while the bracket 102is disposed in the extended configuration, at least a portion of theconnection counterpart-defining configuration 200, for example, theportion including the lower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154,is disposed outside of the recess 206. In the intermediateconfiguration, the spacing distance between the upper bracket-definedconnection counterpart 104 and the lower bracket-defined connectioncounterpart 154 is between the minimum spacing distance and the maximumspacing distance. In some embodiments, for example, the bracket member1021, the locking mechanism 204, the slot 208, and the connectioncounterpart-defining configuration 200 are co-operatively configuredsuch that, while the locking mechanism 204, for example, the threadedstud, is disposed between the upper terminal end and the lower terminalend of the slot 208, the bracket 102 is disposed in the intermediateconfiguration.

In some embodiments, for example, the minimum and maximum spacingdistances between the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104and the lower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154 is definedbased on: 1) the length of the slot 208, 2) the position of the slot 208on the flange 103, and 2) the length of the intermediate member 202.

In some embodiments, for example, the bracket member 1021 and theconnection counterpart-defining configuration 200 are co-operativelyconfigured such that the minimum spacing distance between the upperbracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and the lower bracket-definedconnection counterpart 154 is 1 inch, and the maximum spacing distancebetween the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and thelower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154 is 12 inches.

In some embodiments, for example, for a given length of the slot 208, adecrease in length of the intermediate member 202 decreases the minimumand maximum spacing distances between the upper bracket-definedconnection counterpart 104 and the lower bracket-defined connectioncounterpart 154, and an increase in length of the intermediate member202 increases the minimum and maximum spacing distances between theupper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and the lowerbracket-defined connection counterpart 154.

In some embodiments, for example, for a given length of the intermediatemember 202, and for a slot 208 that extends from the bottom of theflange 103 in an upward direction, a decrease in length of the slot 208increases the minimum spacing distance between the upper bracket-definedconnection counterpart 104 and the lower bracket-defined connectioncounterpart 154, but does not increase the maximum spacing distancebetween the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and thelower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154, and an increase inlength of the slot 208 decreases the minimum spacing distance betweenthe upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and the lowerbracket-defined connection counterpart 154, but does not decrease themaximum spacing distance between the upper bracket-defined connectioncounterpart 104 and the lower bracket-defined connection counterpart154.

In some embodiments, for example, as depicted in FIG. 6 to FIG. 10 , themounting assembly 100 includes a load supporter 300. In someembodiments, for example, the load supporter 300 is connected to thebracket 102, for example, to the flange 103, by welding, mechanicalfasteners, adhesives, and the like. The load supporter 300 includes aload-supporting portion 302, the load-supporting portion 302 configuredto support a load, such as tires, storage boxes and bins, tools, sportsequipment, outdoor equipment, lumber, clothes, appliances, poolaccessories and toys, and the like. As depicted in FIG. 6 to FIG. 10 ,in some embodiments, for example the load supporter 300 includes twohooks. In some embodiments, for example, the load supporter 300 includesone hook. In some embodiments, for example, the load supporter 300includes a ring from which a load is hung. In some embodiments, forexample, the load supporter 300 includes a ring from which a load isreceived. In some embodiments, for example, the load supporter 300includes a basket in which a load is received. In some embodiments, forexample, the load supporter 300 includes a rod on which a load issupported, for example, a rod to hang clothes.

In some embodiments, for example, as depicted in FIG. 6 to FIG. 10 , theload-supporting portion 302 extends outwardly, relative to the frontsurface 105 of the bracket 102. In some embodiments, for example, theload-supporting portion 302 extends outwardly, relative to the frontsurface 105 of the bracket 102, along a plane that is perpendicular to aplane defined by the front surface 105 of the bracket 102. In someembodiments, for example, the load-supporting portion 302 extends in adirection along an axis 304 that traverses a plane defined by the frontsurface 105 of the bracket 102. In some embodiments, for example, thetraversing of the plane defined by the front surface 105 of the bracket102 by the extension axis of the load-supporting portion 302 is suchthat the axis 304 is normal to the plane defined by the front surface105 of the bracket 102. In some embodiments, for example, the traversingof the plane defined by the front surface 105 of the bracket 102 by theextension axis 304 of the load-supporting portion 302 is such that theaxis 304 is angled relative to the plane defined by the front surface105 of the bracket 102, the axis 304 and the plane defining an acuteangle (e.g. the load supporting portion 302 extends from the flange 103in a direction to the left or to the right). In some embodiments, forexample, the acute angle defined between the axis 304 and the planedefined by the front surface 105 of the bracket 102 has a minimum valueof at least 60 degrees.

In some embodiments, for example, the load-supporting portion 302extends outwardly and in an upward direction, relative to the frontsurface 105 of the bracket 102. In this respect, in some embodiments,for example, the axis 304 is angled upwardly relative to a normal axisof the plane defined by the front surface 105 of the bracket 102, theaxis 304 and the normal axis defining an acute angle therebetween. Insome embodiments, for example, the acute angle defined between the axis304 and the normal axis of the plane defined by the front surface 105 ofthe bracket 102 has a minimum value of at least 1 degree.

In some embodiments, for example, the load-supporting portion 302extends outwardly and in a downward direction, relative to the frontsurface 105 of the bracket 102. In this respect, in some embodiments,for example, the axis 304 is angled downwardly relative to a normal axisof the plane defined by the front surface 105 of the bracket 102, theaxis 304 and the normal axis defining an acute angle therebetween. Insome embodiments, for example, the acute angle defined between the axis304 and the normal axis of the plane defined by the front surface 105 ofthe bracket 102 has a maximum value of 5 degrees.

In some embodiments, for example, the load supporter 300 includes aload-retaining portion 306, configured to resist removal of a load thatis supported by the load-supporting portion 302. As depicted in FIG. 6to FIG. 10 , the load-retaining portion 306 is angled relative to theload-supporting portion 302. In some embodiments, for example, the acuteangle defined between load supporting portion 302 and the load-retainingportion 306 has a minimum value of at least 5 degrees. Due to the angleddisposition of the load-retaining portion 306, relative to theload-supporting portion 302, while a load is supported by theload-supporting portion 302, if the load is displaced in a directionthat is parallel to the axis 304, the load will engage theload-retaining portion 306, which will resist further displacement ofthe load in the direction that is parallel to the axis 304. To removethe load, the direction of displacement of the load is to be changed, inparticular, to a direction along an axis of extension of theload-retaining portion 306, which is angled relative to the axis 304.

In some embodiments, for example, the mounting assembly 100 includes onebracket 102, and a load supporter 300, for example, one or more hooks,baskets, hanging rods, and the like, that is connected to the bracket102. In such embodiments, for example, while the mounting assembly 100is secured to a wire lattice 10, the load that is supported by the loadsupporter 300 is distributed to the wire lattice 10 via the bracket 102.

In some embodiments, for example, the mounting assembly 100 includesmore than one bracket 102, and a load supporter 300, for example, one ormore hooks, baskets, hanging rods, and the like, that is connected tothe brackets 102. In such embodiments, for example, while the mountingassembly 100 is secured to a wire lattice 10, the load that is supportedby the load supporter 300 is distributed to the wire lattice 10 via theplurality of brackets 102.

In some embodiments, for example, the mounting assembly 100 includesmore than one bracket 102, and for each one of the brackets 102,independently, the bracket 102 is connected to a load supporter 300, forexample, one or more hooks, baskets, hanging rods, and the like. In suchembodiments, for example, while the mounting assembly 100 is secured toa wire lattice 10, the load that is supported by the load supporters 300is distributed to the wire lattice 10 via the plurality of brackets 102.

In some embodiments, for example, the width of the upper bracket-definedconnection counterpart 104 is wider than the width of the opening 20 ofthe wire lattice, measured along a horizontal axis. In a wire latticeconfigured in an upright configuration, the width of the opening 20 isthe distance between two adjacent vertical sides of the opening 20,wherein the adjacent vertical sides are defined by adjacent verticalwires. In a wire lattice configured in an angled configuration, thewidth of the opening 20 is the distance between two opposing corners ofthe opening 20, wherein, for each corner of the opening 20, the corneris defined by a first wire and a second wire that intersects the firstwire. For example, the upper wire 12 and the intersecting wire 16intersect to define one of the corners of an opening of a wire lattice10 configured in an angled configuration, as depicted in FIG. 29 . Insome embodiments, for example, one or more wires of the wire lattice 10interferes with hanging the bracket 102 at a desired portion of the wirelattice 10.

In some embodiments, for example, the upper bracket-defined connectioncounterpart 104 defines a wire-receiving space 120, for example, anupper wire receiving space 120, that is configured to receive at least aportion of at least one of the plurality of wires of the wire lattice10, such that the co-operative disposition of the hook 106 and the upperwire 12, of a wire lattice 10, in the hooked configuration, iseffectible. In some embodiments, for example, the wire-receiving space120 is configured to receive at least a portion of the intersecting wire16, such that the co-operative disposition of the hook 106 and the upperwire 12, of a wire lattice 10 configured in the upright configuration orin the angled configuration, in the hooked configuration, is effectible.In some embodiments, for example, the wire-receiving space 120 isconfigured to receive at least a portion of the upper wire 12, such thatthe co-operative disposition of the hook 106 and the upper wire 12, of awire lattice 10 configured in the upright configuration or in the angledconfiguration, in the hooked configuration, is effectible. In someembodiments, for example, the wire-receiving space 120 is configured toreceive at least a portion of the intersecting wire 16 and at least aportion of the upper wire 12, such that the co-operative disposition ofthe hook 106 and the upper wire 12, of a wire lattice 10 configured inthe upright configuration or in the angled configuration, in the hookedconfiguration is effectible.

In some embodiments, for example, the width of the upper wire-receivingspace 120 has a minimum value of at least 0.3 inches.

In some embodiments, for example, the lower bracket-defined connectioncounterpart 154 defines a wire receiving space 170, for example, a lowerwire receiving space 170, that is configured to receive at least aportion of at least one of the plurality of wires of the wire lattice10, such that the disposition of the lower rotation-opposingconfiguration 156, relative to the lower wire 14, such that the lowerrotation-opposing configuration 156 opposes rotation of the bracket 102,relative to the wire lattice 10, in the first direction and also in thesecond direction, is effectible. In some embodiments, for example, thewire-receiving space 170 is configured to receive at least a portion ofthe intersecting wire 16, such that the disposition of the lowerrotation-opposing configuration 156, relative to the lower wire 14, suchthat the lower rotation-opposing configuration 156 opposes rotation ofthe bracket 102, relative to the wire lattice 10, in the first directionand also in the second direction, is effectible. In some embodiments,for example, the wire-receiving space 170 is configured to receive atleast a portion of the lower wire 14, such that the disposition of thelower rotation-opposing configuration 156, relative to the lower wire14, such that the lower rotation-opposing configuration 156 opposesrotation of the bracket 102, relative to the wire lattice 10, in thefirst direction and also in the second direction, is effectible. In someembodiments, for example, the wire-receiving space 170 is configured toreceive at least a portion of a wire that intersects the lower wire 14,for example, an intersecting wire 18, as depicted in FIG. 29 , such thatthe disposition of the lower rotation-opposing configuration 156,relative to the lower wire 14, such that the lower rotation-opposingconfiguration 156 opposes rotation of the bracket 102, relative to thewire lattice 10, in the first direction and also in the seconddirection, is effectible. In some embodiments, for example, thewire-receiving space 170 is configured to receive at least a portion ofthe lower wire 14 and at least a portion of a wire that intersects thelower wire 14, for example, the intersecting wire 18, such that thedisposition of the lower rotation-opposing configuration 156, relativeto the lower wire 14, such that the lower rotation-opposingconfiguration 156 opposes rotation of the bracket 102, relative to thewire lattice 10, in the first direction and also in the seconddirection, is effectible.

In some embodiments, for example, the width of the lower wire-receivingspace 170 has a minimum value of at least 0.3 inches.

In some embodiments, for example, the intersecting wire 16 is offsetfrom and the intersecting wire 18, for example, disposed to the left orto the right of the intersecting wire 18. In some embodiments, forexample, the upper wire 12 extends along the first axis, the lower wire14 extends along the second axis, the intersecting wire 16 extends alongthe third axis, and the intersecting wire 18 extends along a fourthaxis. In some embodiments, for example, the first axis and the secondaxis are parallel. In some embodiments, for example, the first axis andthe second axis are non-parallel. In some embodiments, for example, thefirst axis and the fourth axis are non-parallel. In some embodiments,for example, the second axis and the fourth axis are non-parallel. Insome embodiments, for example, the first axis and the fourth axis areperpendicular. In some embodiments, for example, the second axis and thefourth axis are perpendicular. In some embodiments, for example, thethird axis and the fourth axis are parallel. In some embodiments, forexample, the third axis and the fourth axis are non-parallel.

To connect the bracket 102 to a wire lattice 10 configured in an uprightconfiguration, as depicted in FIG. 14 to FIG. 28 , the spacing of theupper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and the lowerbracket-defined connection counterpart 154 is adjusted to the rotationpermissive spacing. Then, the hook 106 and the upper wire 12 areco-operatively disposed in the hooked configuration to hang the bracket102 from the upper wire 12, such that the bracket 102 and the wirelattice 10 are co-operatively disposed in the rotation permissiveconfiguration. As depicted in FIG. 14 to FIG. 18 , the hooking of thebracket 102 to the upper wire 12 is effected by disposition of at leasta portion of the upper wire 12 into the upper channel 110. As depicted,in some embodiments, for example, at least a portion of the intersectingwire 16 is received in the wire-receiving space 120 of the upperbracket-defined connection counterpart 104 to effect the co-operativedisposition of the hook 106 and the upper wire 12 in the hookedconfiguration. As depicted, while at least a portion of the intersectingwire 16 is received in the wire-receiving space 120, the hook member 108is received in and extends through a pair of adjacent openings 20 of thewire lattice 10. With the bracket 102 hanging from the upper wire 12,the bracket 102 is rotated, relative to the wire lattice 10, such thatthe rear surface 107 opposes the wire lattice 10. Such rotation of thebracket 102, relative to the wire lattice 10, is with effect that atleast another portion of the intersecting wire 16, for example, aportion of the intersecting wire 16 that is disposed below the portionof the intersecting wire 16 received in the wire-receiving space 120, isreceived in the wire-receiving space 170 of the lower bracket definedconnection counterpart 154, as depicted in FIG. 14 to FIG. 18 . While atleast the another portion of the intersecting wire 16 is received in thewire-receiving space 170, the lower rotation-opposing configurationmember 158 is received in and extends through another pair of adjacentopenings 20 of the wire lattice 10. At this point, the bracket 102 ishanging from the wire lattice 10, wherein the bracket 102 is verticallysupported by the wire lattice 10, for example, by the upper wire 12, anddisplacement of the bracket 102, relative to the wire lattice 10, in adirection away from the wire lattice 10, is opposed.

To secure the bracket 102 to the wire lattice 10 in the uprightconfiguration, the spacing of the upper bracket-defined connectioncounterpart 104 and the lower bracket-defined connection counterpart154, while the bracket 102 is hanging from the upper wire 12, isadjusted, for example, decreased, from the rotation permissive spacingto the rotation resistant spacing, as depicted in FIG. 19 to FIG. 23 ,such that the bracket 102 and the wire lattice become co-operativelydisposed in the rotation resistant configuration. Such adjustment of thespacing between the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 andthe lower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154, while the bracket102 is hanging from the upper wire 12, from the rotation permissivespacing to the rotation resistant spacing, is with effect that thebracket 102 is gripping the wire lattice 10. In some embodiments, forexample, the adjusting of the spacing between the upper bracket-definedconnection counterpart 104 and the lower bracket-defined connectioncounterpart 154 to the rotation-resistant spacing, while the hook 106and the upper wire 12 are disposed in the hooked configuration, is witheffect that the lower rotation-opposing configuration 156 is disposedrelative to the lower wire 14, such that the lower rotation-opposingconfiguration 156 opposes rotation of the bracket 102, relative to thewire lattice 10, in the first direction (e.g. towards the wire lattice10), and also opposes rotation of the bracket 102, relative to the wirelattice 10, in the second direction (e.g. away from the wire lattice10), wherein the first direction is opposite to the second direction. Insome embodiments, for example, the adjusting of the spacing between theupper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and the lowerbracket-defined connection counterpart 154 to the rotation-resistantspacing, while the hook and the upper wire are disposed in the hookedconfiguration, is with effect that at least a portion of the lower wire14 is disposed in the lower channel 160 of the lower bracket-definedconnection counterpart 154. While: (i) the bracket 102 is hung from theupper wire 12, and (ii) at least a portion of the lower wire 14 isdisposed in the lower channel 160, the lower-bracket defined connectioncounterpart 154 and the lower wire 14 are co-operatively configured toresist rotation of the bracket 102, relative to the wire lattice 10, inthe first direction and also in the second direction.

In some embodiments, for example, while the spacing between the upperbracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and the lower bracket-definedconnection counterpart 154 is the rotation resistant spacing, thebracket 102 is disposed in the intermediate configuration.

At this point, while the bracket 102 and the wire lattice 10 areco-operatively disposed in rotation-resistant configuration, the bracket102 is disposed in the fixed configuration, for example, via actuationof the locking mechanism 204, to secure the bracket 102 to the wirelattice 10. In some embodiments, for example, while the bracket 102 issecured to the wire lattice 10, rotation of the bracket 102, relative tothe wire lattice 10, in the first direction and in the second direction,is resisted. In some embodiments, for example, by resisting rotation ofthe bracket 102 relative to the wire lattice 10, the securing of thebracket 102 to the wire lattice 10 secures the retention of the bracket102 to the wire lattice 10, and resists disconnection, for example,accidental or unintentional disconnection, of the bracket 102 from thewire lattice 10.

FIG. 24 to FIG. 28 depict the mounting assembly 100 having the bracket102 and the load supporter 300 secured to a wire lattice 10 configuredin an upright configuration. In some embodiments, for example, while thebracket 102 is secured to the wire lattice 10, a load is supportable bythe load supporting portion 302 of the load supporter 300, such that theload supported by the load supporter 300 is supported by the wirelattice 10 via the bracket 102 that is secured to the wire lattice 10.

As depicted in FIG. 14 to FIG. 28 : (i) a portion of the intersectingwire 16 is received in the wire receiving space 120, and the hook member108 is received in and extends through a pair of adjacent openings 20 ofthe wire lattice 10, to effect the co-operatively disposition of thehook 106 and the upper wire 12 in the hanging configuration, and (ii)another portion of the intersecting wire 16 is received in the wirereceiving space 170, and the lower rotation-opposing configurationmember 158 is received in and extends through another pair of adjacentopenings 20 of the wire lattice 10, to effect the disposition of thelower rotation-opposing configuration 156, relative to the lower wire14, such that the lower rotation-opposing configuration 156 opposesrotation of the bracket 102, relative to the wire lattice, in the firstdirection and also in the second direction. In some embodiments, forexample, the hook member 108 is receivable and extendible through asingle opening 20 of the wire lattice 10, without receiving a portion ofthe intersecting wire 16 in the wire receiving space 120, to effect theco-operatively disposition of the hook 106 and the upper wire 12 in thehooked configuration. In some embodiments, for example, the lowerrotation-opposing configuration member 158 is receivable in andextendible through another single opening 20 of the wire lattice 10,without receiving a portion of the intersecting wire 16 in the wirereceiving space 170, to effect the disposition of the lowerrotation-opposing configuration 156, relative to the lower wire 14, suchthat the lower rotation-opposing configuration 156 opposes rotation ofthe bracket 102, relative to the wire lattice, in the first directionand also in the second direction.

In some embodiments, for example, to release the bracket 102 from thewire lattice 10, the bracket 102 is disposed from the fixedconfiguration to the adjustable configuration, for example, viaactuation of the locking mechanism 204, and the spacing between theupper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and the lowerbracket-defined connection counterpart 154 is adjusted, for example,increased, to the rotation permissive spacing, such that the bracket 12and the wire lattice become co-operatively disposed in the rotationpermissive configuration, and rotation of the bracket 102, relative tothe lattice 10, is effectible. Such adjustment of the spacing betweenthe upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and the lowerbracket-defined connection counterpart 154, while the bracket 102 ishanging from the upper wire 12, from the rotation resistant spacing tothe rotation permissive spacing, is with effect that the bracket 102 isno longer gripping the wire lattice 10. At this point, the bracket 102is released from retention from the lattice 10, for example, by rotatingthe bracket 102 away from the wire lattice 10 and unhooking the bracket102 from the wire lattice 10. In some embodiments, for example, whilethe bracket 102 is released from the lattice 10, the bracket 102 isrepositionable to another part of the wire lattice 10 and hangable andsecurable to the wire lattice 10 at said another part of the wirelattice 10, or is repositionable to another wire lattice 10 and hangableand securable to said another wire lattice 10.

To connect the bracket 102 to a wire lattice 10 configured in an angledconfiguration, as depicted in FIG. 29 to FIG. 36 , the spacing of theupper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and the lowerbracket-defined connection counterpart 154 is adjusted to the rotationpermissive spacing. Then, the hook 106 and the upper wire 12 areco-operatively disposed in the hooked configuration to hang the bracket102 from the wire lattice 10, for example, from at least the upper wire12, such that the bracket 102 and the wire lattice 10 are co-operativelydisposed in the rotation permissive configuration. As depicted in FIG.29 to FIG. 36 , the hooking of the bracket 102 to the upper wire 12 iseffected by disposition of at least a portion of the upper wire 12 intothe upper channel 110. As depicted, in some embodiments, for example, atleast a portion of the upper wire 12 and at least a portion of theintersecting wire 16 are received in the wire-receiving space 120 of theupper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 to effect theco-operative disposition of the hook 106 and the wire lattice 10, forexample, the upper wire 12 and the intersecting wire 16, in the hookedconfiguration. As depicted, while at least a portion of the upper wire12 and at least a portion of the intersecting wire 16 are received inthe wire-receiving space 120, the hook member 108 is received in andextends through a pair of adjacent openings 20 of the wire lattice 10.With the bracket 102 hanging from the wire lattice 10, the bracket 102is rotated, relative to the wire lattice 10, such that the rear surface107 opposes the wire lattice 10. Such rotation of the bracket 102,relative to the wire lattice 10, is with effect that the lowerrotation-opposing configuration is received in an opening 20 of the wirelattice, as depicted in FIG. 29 to FIG. 32 . At this point, the bracket102 is hanging from the wire lattice 10, wherein the bracket 102 isvertically supported by the wire lattice 10, for example, by the upperwire 12, and displacement of the bracket 102, relative to the wirelattice 10, in a direction away from the wire lattice 10, is opposed.

To secure the bracket 102 to the wire lattice 10 in the angledconfiguration, the spacing of the upper bracket-defined connectioncounterpart 103 and the lower bracket-defined connection counterpart154, while the bracket 102 is hanging from the upper wire 12, isadjusted, for example, decreased, from the rotation permissive spacingto the rotation resistant spacing, as depicted in FIG. 33 to FIG. 36 ,such that the bracket 102 and the wire lattice become co-operativelydisposed in the rotation resistant configuration. Such adjustment of thespacing between the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 andthe lower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154, while the bracket102 is hanging from the wire lattice 10, from the rotation permissivespacing to the rotation resistant spacing, is with effect that thebracket 102 is gripping the wire lattice 10. In some embodiments, forexample, the adjusting of the spacing between the upper bracket-definedconnection counterpart 104 and the lower bracket-defined connectioncounterpart 154 to the rotation-resistant spacing, while the hook 106and the wire lattice 10, for example, at least the upper wire 12, aredisposed in the hooked configuration, is with effect that the lowerrotation-opposing configuration 156 is disposed relative to the lowerwire 14, such that the lower rotation-opposing configuration 156 opposesrotation of the bracket 102, relative to the wire lattice 10, in thefirst direction (e.g. towards the wire lattice 10), and also opposesrotation of the bracket 102, relative to the wire lattice 10, in thesecond direction (e.g. away from the wire lattice 10), wherein the firstdirection is opposite to the second direction. In some embodiments, forexample, the adjusting of the spacing between the upper bracket-definedconnection counterpart 104 and the lower bracket-defined connectioncounterpart 154 to the rotation-resistant spacing, while the hook 106and the wire lattice 10, for example, at least the upper wire 12, aredisposed in the hooked configuration, is with effect that at least aportion of the lower wire 14 is disposed in the lower channel 160 of thelower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154. While: (i) the bracket102 is hung from the upper wire 12, and (ii) at least a portion of thelower wire 14 is disposed in the lower channel 160, the lower-bracketdefined connection counterpart 154 and the lower wire 14 areco-operatively configured to resist rotation of the bracket 102,relative to the wire lattice 10, in the first direction and also in thesecond direction. In some embodiments, for example, the adjusting of thespacing between the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 andthe lower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154 to therotation-resistant spacing. while the hook 106 and the wire lattice 10,for example, at least the upper wire 12, are disposed in the hookedconfiguration, is with effect that at least a portion of the lower wire14 and at least a portion of the intersecting wire 18 are disposed inthe lower channel 160 of the lower bracket-defined connectioncounterpart 154, as depicted in FIG. 33 to FIG. 36 . While: (i) thebracket 102 is hung from the upper wire 12, and (ii) at least a portionof the lower wire 14 and at least a portion of the intersecting wire 18are disposed in the lower channel 160, the lower-bracket definedconnection counterpart 154, the lower wire 14, and the intersecting wire16 are co-operatively configured to resist rotation of the bracket 102,relative to the wire lattice 10, in the first direction and also in thesecond direction.

At this point, while the bracket 102 and the wire lattice 10 areco-operatively disposed in rotation-resistant configuration, the bracket102 is disposed in the fixed configuration, for example, via actuationof the locking mechanism 204, to secure the bracket 102 to the wirelattice 10. In some embodiments, for example, while the bracket 102 issecured to the wire lattice 10, rotation of the bracket 102, relative tothe wire lattice 10, in the first direction and in the second direction,is resisted. In some embodiments, for example, by resisting rotation ofthe bracket 102 relative to the wire lattice 10, the securing of thebracket 102 to the wire lattice 10 secures the retention of the bracket102 to the wire lattice 10, and resists disconnection, for example,accidental or unintentional disconnection, of the bracket 102 from thewire lattice 10.

FIG. 33 to FIG. 36 depict the mounting assembly 100 having the bracket102 and the load supporter 300 secured to a wire lattice 10 configuredin an angled configuration. In some embodiments, for example, while thebracket 102 is secured to the wire lattice 10, a load is supportable bythe load supporting portion 302 of the load supporter 300, such that theload supported by the load supporter 300 is supported by the wirelattice 10 via the bracket 102 that is secured to the wire lattice 10.

As depicted in FIG. 29 to FIG. 36 : (i) a portion of the upper wire 12and a portion of the intersecting wire 16 are received in the wirereceiving space 120, and the hook member 108 is received in and extendsthrough a pair of adjacent openings 20 of the wire lattice 10, to effectthe co-operatively disposition of the hook 106 and the wire lattice 10in the hanging configuration, and (ii) there is absence of dispositionof a wire in the wire receiving space 170, to effect the disposition ofthe lower rotation-opposing configuration 156, relative to the lowerwire 14, such that the lower rotation-opposing configuration 156 opposesrotation of the bracket 102, relative to the wire lattice, in the firstdirection and also in the second direction. In some embodiments, forexample, the hook member 108 is receivable and extendible through asingle opening 20 of the wire lattice 10, wherein: (i) at least aportion of the upper wire 12 and at least a portion of the intersectingwire 16 are disposed in the upper channel 110, and (ii) there is anabsence of disposition of wires in the wire receiving space 120, toeffect the co-operatively disposition of the hook 106 and the upper wire12 in the hanging configuration. In some embodiments, for example, atleast a portion of the lower wire 14 is receivable in the wire receivingspace 170, and the lower rotation-opposing configuration member 158 isreceivable in and extendible through a pair of adjacent openings 20, toeffect the disposition of the lower rotation-opposing configuration 156,relative to the lower wire 14, such that the lower rotation-opposingconfiguration 156 opposes rotation of the bracket 102, relative to thewire lattice 10, in the first direction and also in the seconddirection. In some embodiments, for example, at least a portion of thelower wire 14 and at least a portion of the intersecting wire 18 arereceivable in the wire receiving space 170, and the lowerrotation-opposing configuration member 158 is receivable in andextendible through a pair of adjacent openings 20, to effect thedisposition of the lower rotation-opposing configuration 156, relativeto the lower wire 14 and the intersecting wire 18, such that the lowerrotation-opposing configuration 156 opposes rotation of the bracket 102,relative to the wire lattice 10, in the first direction and also in thesecond direction.

In some embodiments, for example, to release the bracket 102 from thewire lattice 10, the bracket 102 is disposed from the fixedconfiguration to the adjustable configuration, for example, viaactuation of the locking mechanism 204, and the spacing between theupper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and the lowerbracket-defined connection counterpart 154 is adjusted, for example,increased, to the rotation permissive spacing, such that the bracket 12and the wire lattice 10 become co-operatively disposed in the rotationpermissive configuration, and rotation of the bracket 102, relative tothe lattice 10, is effectible. Such adjustment of the spacing betweenthe upper bracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and the lowerbracket-defined connection counterpart 154, while the bracket 102 ishanging from the wire lattice 10, for example, from at least the upperwire 12, from the rotation resistant spacing to the rotation permissivespacing, is with effect that the bracket 102 is no longer gripping thewire lattice 10. At this point, the bracket 102 is released fromretention from the lattice 10, for example, by rotating the bracket 102away from the wire lattice 10 and unhooking the bracket 102 from thewire lattice 10. In some embodiments, for example, while the bracket 102is released from the lattice 10, the bracket 102 is repositionable toanother part of the wire lattice 10 and hangable and securable to thewire lattice 10 at said another part of the wire lattice 10, or isrepositionable to another wire lattice 10 and hangable and securable tosaid another wire lattice 10.

Accordingly, the spacing distance between the upper bracket-definedconnection counterpart 104 and the lower bracket-defined connectioncounterpart 154 is adjustable such that the bracket 102 is hangable andsecurable to a pair of wires, the pair of wires including an upper wireand a lower wire, of a wire lattice 10 configured in an uprightconfiguration, for example, as depicted in FIG. 14 to FIG. 28 , and suchthat the bracket 102 is also hangable and securable to a pair of wires,the pair of wires including an upper wire and a lower wire, of a wirelattice 10 configured in an angled configuration, for example, asdepicted in FIG. 29 to FIG. 36 . The bracket 102 is also repositionableto another portion of the wire lattice 10 for hanging from and securingto said another apportion of the wire lattice 10. The bracket 102 isalso repositionable to another wire lattice 10 for hanging from andsecuring to said another wire lattice 10.

In some embodiments, for example, the material of manufacture of thebracket 102 includes steel.

In some embodiments, for example, the hanging and securing of thebracket 102 to the wire lattice 10 is effectible without the use offasteners, for example, mechanical fasteners, such as screws, nuts andbolts, pins, nails, and the like.

In some embodiments, for example, it is desirable to change the minimumspacing distance and maximum spacing distance between the upperbracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and the lower bracket-definedconnection counterpart 154, for example, based on the spacing betweenthe wires of a wire lattice 10, to which the assembly 100 is to bemounted.

In such embodiments, for example, the connection counterpart-definingconfiguration 200 is disconnected from the bracket member 1021, forexample, the flange 103, by decoupling the rotatable head 204A of thelocking mechanism 204 from the threaded stud that is connected to theconnection counterpart-defining configuration 200. At this point, theconnection between the bracket member 1021 and the connectioncounterpart-defining configuration 200 is defeated, and the connectioncounterpart-defining configuration 200 is separated from the bracketmember 1021. Then, another connection counterpart-defining configuration200, having an intermediate member 202 of suitable length, is connectedto the bracket member 1021, for example, the flange 103. To connect theanother connection counterpart-defining configuration 200 to the bracketmember 1021, the threaded stud is received through the slot 208 of theflange 103, and the rotatable head 204A is connected to the threadedstud of the another connection counterpart-defining configuration 200.At this point, the bracket member 1021 and the another connectioncounterpart-defining configuration 200 is releasably coupled, and thebracket 102 is defined.

Accordingly, the bracket member 1021 is releasably couplable to theconnection counterpart-defining configuration 200, and also releasablycouplable to the another connection counterpart-defining configuration200, for defining the bracket 102.

Accordingly, if it is desirable to connect and secure the mountingassembly 100 to a wire lattice 10 having a pair of wires spaced apart bya first spacing distance, but the spacing between the upperbracket-defined connection counterpart 104 and the lower bracket-definedconnection counterpart 154 is not adjustable to correspond to the firstspacing distance between the pair of wires, the connectioncounterpart-defining configuration 200 can be decoupled from the bracketmember 1021, and another connection counterpart-defining configuration200 of suitable length can be coupled to the bracket member 1021, suchthat the spacing between the upper bracket-defined connectioncounterpart 104 and the lower bracket-defined connection counterpart 154can be adjusted to correspond to the spacing distance between the pairof wires, for connecting and securing the assembly 100 to the wirelattice 10. In this respect, the same bracket member 1021 and lockingmechanism 204 (e.g. rotatable head 204A and threaded stud) are used, anddifferent embodiments of the connection counterpart-definingconfiguration 200, having different lengths of the intermediate member202, can be connected to the bracket member 1021 via the lockingmechanism 204, to define the bracket 102, and to connect the bracket 102to the wires of the desired wire lattice 10.

In some embodiments, for example, the mounting assembly 100 includes onebracket member 1021, and a load supporter 300, for example, one or morehooks, baskets, hanging rods, and the like, that is connected to theflange 103, wherein more than one connection counterpart-definingconfiguration 200 is releasably coupled to the bracket member 1021. Insuch embodiments, for example, for each one of the plurality ofconnection counterpart-defining configurations 200, independently, theflange 103 defines a recess 206 for receiving the intermediate member202, and further defines a slot 208 for receiving the threaded stud ofthe connection counterpart-defining configuration 200 and defining theminimum and maximum spacing distances between the upper bracket-definedconnection counterpart 104 and a lower bracket-defined connectioncounterpart 154 of the connection counterpart-defining configuration200, and further includes a rotatable head 204A co-operable with thethreaded stud for releasably coupling the connectioncounterpart-defining configuration 200 to the bracket member 1021. Insuch embodiments, for example, while the mounting assembly 100 issecured to wire lattice 10, the load that is supported by the loadsupporter 300 is distributed to the wire lattice 10 via the bracket 102.

In some embodiments, for example, each one of the upper wire receivingspace 120 and the plurality of lower wire receiving spaces 170,independently, is configured to receive at least a portion of one ormore wires of the wire lattice 10 to defeat the interference of saidwires, for hanging and securing the bracket 102 to the wire lattice 10,such that the bracket 102 is hangable and securable to a position of thewire lattice 10 as desired by a user. In some embodiments, for example,each one of the upper wire receiving space 120 and at least one of theplurality of lower wire receiving spaces 170, independently, isconfigured to receive at least a portion of the intersecting wire 16, todefeat the interference of the intersecting wire 16, for hanging andsecuring the bracket 102 to the wire lattice 10, such that the bracket102 is hangable and securable to a portion of the wire lattice 10 asdesired by a user. In some embodiments, for example, the upper wirereceiving space 120 is configured to receive at least a portion of theintersecting wire 16 and at least one of the plurality of lower wirereceiving spaces 170 is configured to receive at least a portion of theintersecting wire 18, to defeat the interference of the intersectingwire 16 and the intersecting wire 18, for hanging and securing thebracket 102 to the wire lattice 10, such that the bracket 102 ishangable and securable to a portion of the wire lattice 10 as desired bya user.

FIG. 37 to FIG. 48 depict a mounting assembly 100A that is an alternateembodiment of the mounting assembly 100. The assembly 100A substantiallycorresponds to the assembly 100 as depicted in FIG. 6 , except, asdepicted in FIG. 42 to 44 : (i) the internal curved surface 113A of theof the bracket member 1021A of the bracket 102A of the assembly 100A isgreater than the internal curved surface 113 of the of the bracketmember 1021 of the bracket 102 of the assembly 100, and (ii) theinternal curved surface 163A of the connection counterpart-definingconfiguration 200A of the bracket 102A of the assembly 100A is greaterthan the internal curved surface 163 of the connectioncounterpart-defining configuration 200 of the bracket 102 of theassembly 100.

By increasing the radius of curvature of the internal curved surface113A, relative to the internal curved surface 113, the maximum radius ofthe upper wire 12, from which the assembly 100, for example, the bracket102A, is hangable, such that the upper wire 12 is disposed in contactengagement with the internal curved surface 113A, is increased. In someembodiments, for example, the internal curved surface 113A of thebracket 102A of the assembly 100A has a radius of curvature of 0.125″.In some embodiments, for example, while the radius of curvature of thecurved surface 113A is 0.125″, the assembly 100A, for example, thebracket 102A, is hangable from an upper wire 12 having a radius of0.125″ or less, such that, while the assembly 100A is hung from theupper wire 12, the upper wire 12 is disposed in contact engagement withthe internal curved surface 113A. In some embodiments, for example, theconnection between the bracket 102A and the upper wire 12, for example,the hanging of the bracket 102A from the upper wire 12, is improvedwhile the upper wire 12 is disposed in contact engagement with theinternal curved surface 113A, which reduces the risk of unintentionaldisconnection of the assembly 100A from the wire lattice 10.

By increasing the radius of curvature of the internal curved surface163A, relative to the internal curved surface 163, the maximum radius ofthe lower wire 14, to which the assembly 100A is securable while theassembly 100A is hanging from the upper wire 12, such that the lowerwire 14 is disposed in contact engagement with the internal curvedsurface 163A, is increased. In some embodiments, for example, theinternal curved surface 163A of the bracket 102A of the assembly 100Ahas a radius of curvature of 0.125″. In some embodiments, for example,while the radius of curvature of the curved surface 163A is 0.125″, theconnection of the assembly 100A and the wire lattice 10 is securable viaco-operative configuration of the lower rotation-opposing configuration156 and a lower wire 14 having a radius of 0.125″ or less, such that,while the connection of the assembly 100A and the wire lattice 10 issecured via co-operative configuration of the lower rotation-opposingconfiguration 156 and the lower wire 14, the lower wire 14 is disposedin contact engagement with the internal curved surface 163A. In someembodiments, for example, the securing of the connection between theassembly 100A and the wire lattice 10 is improved while the lower wire14 is disposed in contact engagement with the internal curved surface163A, which reduces the risk of unintentional disconnection of the lowerrotation-opposing configuration 156 from the lower wire 14 orunintentional displacement of the assembly 100A relative to the wirelattice.

The mounting assembly 100A can be connected to, and secured to, a wirelattice 10, similar to the manner by which the connection and securingbetween the mounting assembly 100 to the wire lattice 10, isestablished.

FIG. 49 to FIG. 58 depict a mounting assembly 100B that is an alternateembodiment of the mounting assembly 100A. The assembly 100Bsubstantially corresponds to the assembly 100A, except: (i) the upperwire receiving space 120B of the bracket 102B of the assembly 100B iswider than the upper wire receiving space 120 of the assembly 100A, and(ii) the lower wire receiving space 170B of the connectioncounterpart-defining configuration 200B of the bracket 102B of theassembly 100B is wider than the lower wire receiving space 170 of theassembly 100A.

In some embodiments, for example, the width of the upper wire-receivingspace 120B has a value of 1.5 inches.

In some embodiments, for example, the width of the lower wire-receivingspace 170B has a value of 1.5 inches.

By increasing the width of the upper wire-receiving space 120B, a usercan more easily hang the assembly 100B onto the wire lattice 10. Byincreasing the width of the upper wire receiving space 120B, a user canmore easily dispose one or more wires of the wire lattice 10, forexample, the intersecting wire 16, or both the intersecting wire 16 andthe upper wire 12, to effect the hanging of the assembly 100B from thewire lattice 10 with reduced difficulty. In some embodiments, forexample, the reduced difficulty in hanging the assembly 100B from thewire lattice 10 is particularly apparent while hanging an assembly 100Bhaving more than one bracket 102B from the wire lattice 10. In suchembodiments, for example, it is easier for a user to align therespective upper wire-receiving space 120B of each one of the pluralityof brackets 102B with a respective one or more wires of the wire lattice10 to effect the hanging of the assembly 100B from the wire lattice 10.

By increasing the width of the lower wire-receiving space 170B, a usercan more easily grip and secure the assembly 100B to the wire lattice10, while the assembly 100B is hanging from the wire lattice 10. Byincreasing the width of the lower wire receiving space 170B, a user canmore easily dispose one or more wires of the wire lattice 10, forexample, the intersecting wire 16, or both the intersecting wire 18 andthe lower wire 14, to effect the gripping and securing of the assembly100B to the wire lattice 10 with reduced difficulty. In someembodiments, for example, the reduced difficulty in gripping andsecuring the assembly to the wire lattice 10 is particularly apparentwhile gripping and securing an assembly 100B having more than onebracket 102B, or having one bracket 102B with more than one connectioncounterpart-defining configuration 200B, to the wire lattice 10. In suchembodiments, for example, it is easier for a user to align therespective lower wire-receiving space 170B with a respective one or morewires of the wire lattice 10 to effect the gripping and securing of theassembly 100B to the wire lattice 10.

In some embodiments, for example, due to the increase in width of thelower wire-receiving space 1708, at least a portion of the width of theconnection counterpart-defining configuration 200Bis also increased. Asdepicted in FIG. 49 to 52 , the intermediate member 202B includes anupper intermediate member portion 2022 and a lower intermediate memberportion 2024, wherein the lower intermediate member portion 2024 isdisposed below the upper intermediate member portion 2022. As depicted,the width of the lower intermediate member portion 2024 is greater thanthe width of the upper adjustable member portion 2022. As depicted, thewidth of the lower intermediate member portion 2024 is greater than thewidth of the connection counterpart-defining configuration 200 of theassembly 100 or the assembly 100A. As depicted, the lowerbracket-defined connection counterpart 154 is connected to the loweradjustable member portion 2024.

In some embodiments, for example, due to the increase in width of thelower intermediate member portion 2024, at least a portion of the widthof the recess 206B, defined by the raised portion 205B of the flange103B of the bracket member 1021B, is also increased for receiving thelower intermediate member portion 2024 while the bracket 102B isdisposed in the retracted configuration. As depicted in FIG. 49 to 52 ,the recess 206B includes an upper recess portion 2062 and a lower recessportion 2064, wherein the lower recess portion 2064 is disposed belowthe upper recess portion 2062. As depicted, the width of the lowerrecess portion 2064 is greater than the width of the upper recessportion 2062. As depicted, the width of the lower recess portion 2064 isgreater than the width of the recess 206 of the assembly 100 or theassembly 100A. In some embodiments, for example, the width of the lowerrecess portion 2064 corresponds to the width of the lower adjustablemember portion 2024 such that, while the bracket 102B is disposed in theretracted configuration, the lower adjustable member portion 2024 isreceived in the lower recess portion 2064.

The mounting assembly 100B can be connected to, and secured to, a wirelattice 10, similar to the manner by which the connection and securingbetween the mounting assembly 100 to the wire lattice 10, isestablished.

The preceding discussion provides many example embodiments. Althougheach embodiment represents a single combination of inventive elements,other examples may include all suitable combinations of the disclosedelements. Thus if one embodiment comprises elements A, B, and C, and asecond embodiment comprises elements B and D, other remainingcombinations of A, B, C, or D, may also be used.

The term “connected” or “coupled to” may include both direct coupling(in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact eachother) and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional elementis located between the two elements).

Although the embodiments have been described in detail, it should beunderstood that various changes, substitutions and alterations could bemade herein.

Moreover, the scope of the present application is not intended to belimited to the particular embodiments of the process, machine,manufacture, and composition of matter, means, methods and stepsdescribed in the specification. As one of ordinary skill in the art willreadily appreciate from the disclosure of the present invention,processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means,methods, or steps, presently existing or later to be developed, thatperform substantially the same function or achieve substantially thesame result as the corresponding embodiments described herein may beutilized. Accordingly, the appended claims are intended to includewithin their scope such processes, machines, manufacture, compositionsof matter, means, methods, or steps.

As can be understood, the examples described above and illustrated areintended to be examples only. The invention is defined by the appendedclaims.

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 23. A bracket configured to be connected to a wirelattice, the wire lattice defined by a plurality of wires, the pluralityof wires including an upper wire and a lower wire, wherein the lowerwire is disposed below the upper wire, the bracket comprising: an upperbracket-defined connection counterpart defining a hook, wherein: thehook is configured for hooking onto the upper wire such that the hookand the upper wire are co-operatively disposed in a hookedconfiguration, and with effect that the bracket is hanging from the wirelattice; and a lower bracket-defined connection counterpart, disposedbelow the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart, and defining alower rotation-opposing configuration for disposition relative to thelower wire; wherein: the spacing between the upper bracket-definedconnection counterpart and the lower bracket-defined connectioncounterpart is adjustable between at least a rotation resistant spacingand a rotation permissive spacing; while: (i) the hook and the upperwire are disposed in the hooked configuration, and (ii) the spacingbetween the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart and the lowerbracket-defined connection counterpart is the rotation-resistantspacing, the lower rotation-opposing configuration is disposed relativeto the lower wire, such that the lower rotation-opposing configurationopposes rotation of the bracket, relative to the wire lattice, in afirst direction, and also opposes rotation of the bracket, relative tothe wire lattice in a second direction, wherein the first direction isopposite to the second direction; and while: (i) the hook and the upperwire are disposed in the hooked configuration, and (ii) the spacingbetween the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart and the lowerbracket-defined connection counterpart is the rotation-permissivespacing, the lower rotation-opposing configuration is disposed relativeto the lower wire, such that: (i) there is an absence of opposing ofrotation of the bracket, relative to the wire lattice, by the lowerrotation-opposing configuration, in the first direction, and (ii) thereis an absence of opposing of rotation of the bracket, relative to thewire lattice by the lower rotation-opposing configuration, in the seconddirection.
 24. The bracket of claim 23, wherein the bracket isconfigurable in a fixed configuration and an adjustable configuration,wherein: in the fixed configuration, there is an absence ofadjustability of the spacing between the upper and lower bracket-definedconnection counterparts; in the adjustable configuration, the spacingbetween the upper and lower bracket connection counterparts isadjustable between at least the rotation resistant spacing and therotation permissive spacing.
 25. The bracket of claim 24, wherein, whilethe bracket is configured in the adjustable configuration, the spacingbetween the upper and lower bracket connection counterparts isadjustable between at least a first spacing and a second spacing,wherein: in the first spacing, the upper and lower bracket connectioncounterparts are disposed for connection to a first pair of wires of theplurality of wires of the wire lattice spaced apart by a first spacingdistance; in the second spacing, the upper and lower bracket connectioncounterparts are disposed for connection to a second pair of wires ofthe plurality of wires of the wire lattice spaced apart by a secondspacing distance.
 26. The bracket of claim 25, wherein the first spacingdistance is different from the second spacing distance.
 27. The bracketof claim 23, wherein the upper bracket-defined connection counterpartfurther comprises an upper wire-receiving space configured to receive atleast a portion of the upper wire, such that the co-operativedisposition of the hook and the upper wire in the hooked configurationis effectible.
 28. The bracket of claim 27, wherein the plurality ofwires of the wire lattice includes an intersecting wire, theintersecting wire intersecting at least the upper wire, the upperwire-receiving space further configured to receive at least a portion ofthe intersecting wire, such that the co-operative disposition of thehook and the upper wire in the hooked configuration is effectible. 29.The bracket of claim 27, wherein the width of the upper wire-receivingspace has a minimum value of at least 0.3 inches.
 30. The bracket ofclaim 27, wherein the width of the upper wire-receiving space has avalue of 1.5 inches.
 31. The bracket of claim 23, wherein the lowerbracket-defined connection counterpart further comprises a lowerwire-receiving space configured to receive at least a portion of thelower wire, such that the disposition of the lower rotation-opposingconfiguration, relative to the lower wire, such that the lowerrotation-opposing configuration opposes rotation of the bracket,relative to the wire lattice, in the first direction and also in thesecond direction, is effectible.
 32. The bracket of claim 31, whereinthe plurality of wires of the wire lattice includes an intersectingwire, the intersecting wire intersecting at least the lower wire, thelower wire-receiving space further configured to receive at least aportion of the intersecting wire, such that the disposition of the lowerrotation-opposing configuration, relative to the lower wire, such thatthe lower rotation-opposing configuration opposes rotation of thebracket, relative to the wire lattice, in the first direction and alsoin the second direction, is effectible.
 33. The bracket of claim 31,wherein the width of the lower wire-receiving space has a minimum valueof at least 0.3 inches.
 34. The bracket of claim 31, wherein the widthof the lower wire-receiving space has a value of 1.5 inches.
 35. Thebracket of claim 23, wherein the upper bracket-defined connectioncounterpart defines an internal curved surface that is configured fordisposition in contact engagement with the upper wire while the hook andthe upper wire are co-operatively disposed in the hooked configuration.36. The bracket of claim 35, wherein the radius of curvature of theinternal curved surface of the upper bracket-defined connectioncounterpart has a minimum value of 1/64 inches.
 37. The bracket of claim35, wherein the radius of curvature of the internal curved surface ofthe upper bracket-defined connection counterpart has a value of ⅛inches.
 38. The bracket of claim 23, wherein the lower bracket-definedconnection counterpart defines an internal curved surface that isconfigured for disposition in contact engagement with the lower wirewhile: (i) the hook and the upper wire are co-operatively disposed inthe hooked configuration, and (ii) the spacing between the upperbracket-defined connection counterpart and the lower bracket-definedconnection counterpart is the rotation-resistant spacing.
 39. Thebracket of claim 38, wherein the radius of curvature of the internalcurved surface of the lower bracket-defined connection counterpart has aminimum value of 1/64 inches.
 40. The bracket of claim 38, wherein theradius of curvature of the internal curved surface of the lowerbracket-defined connection counterpart has a value of ⅛ inches.
 41. Abracket configured to be connected to a wire lattice, the wire latticedefined by a plurality of wires, the plurality of wires including anupper wire and a lower wire, wherein the lower wire is disposed belowthe upper wire, the kit comprising: a bracket member, defining an upperbracket-defined connection counterpart defining a hook, wherein: thehook is configured for hooking onto the upper wire such that the hookand the upper wire are co-operatively disposed in a hookedconfiguration, and with effect that the bracket is hanging from the wirelattice; and a connection counterpart-defining configuration, releasablycoupled to the bracket member, and defining a lower bracket-definedconnection counterpart, disposed below the upper bracket-definedconnection counterpart, the lower bracket-defined connection counterpartdefining a lower rotation-opposing configuration for dispositionrelative to the lower wire; wherein: the spacing between the upperbracket-defined connection counterpart and the lower bracket-definedconnection counterpart is adjustable between at least a rotationresistant spacing and a rotation permissive spacing; while: (i) the hookand the upper wire are disposed in the hooked configuration, and (ii)the spacing between the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart andthe lower bracket-defined connection counterpart is therotation-resistant spacing, the lower rotation-opposing configuration isdisposed relative to the lower wire, such that the lowerrotation-opposing configuration opposes rotation of the bracket,relative to the wire lattice, in a first direction, and also opposesrotation of the bracket, relative to the wire lattice in a seconddirection, wherein the first direction is opposite to the seconddirection; and while: (i) the hook and the upper wire are disposed inthe hooked configuration, and (ii) the spacing between the upperbracket-defined connection counterpart and the lower bracket-definedconnection counterpart is the rotation-permissive spacing, the lowerrotation-opposing configuration is disposed relative to the lower wire,such that: (i) there is an absence of opposing of rotation of thebracket, relative to the wire lattice, by the lower rotation-opposingconfiguration, in the first direction, and (ii) there is an absence ofopposing of rotation of the bracket, relative to the wire lattice by thelower rotation-opposing configuration, in the second direction.
 42. Akit for a bracket configured to be connected to a wire lattice, the wirelattice defined by a plurality of wires, the plurality of wiresincluding an upper wire and a lower wire, wherein the lower wire isdisposed below the upper wire, the kit comprising: a bracket member,defining an upper bracket-defined connection counterpart defining ahook, wherein: the hook is configured for hooking onto the upper wiresuch that the hook and the upper wire are co-operatively disposed in ahooked configuration, and with effect that the bracket is hanging fromthe wire lattice; and a connection counterpart-defining configuration,releasably couplable to the bracket member, and defining a lowerbracket-defined connection counterpart, the lower bracket-definedconnection counterpart defining a lower rotation-opposing configurationfor disposition relative to the lower wire; wherein, while the bracketmember and the connection counterpart-defining configuration arereleasably coupled, the lower bracket-defined connection counterpart isdisposed below the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart, and thebracket is defined, and: the spacing between the upper bracket-definedconnection counterpart and the lower bracket-defined connectioncounterpart is adjustable between at least a rotation resistant spacingand a rotation permissive spacing; while: (i) the hook and the upperwire are disposed in the hooked configuration, and (ii) the spacingbetween the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart and the lowerbracket-defined connection counterpart is the rotation-resistantspacing, the lower rotation-opposing configuration is disposed relativeto the lower wire, such that the lower rotation-opposing configurationopposes rotation of the bracket, relative to the wire lattice, in afirst direction, and also opposes rotation of the bracket, relative tothe wire lattice in a second direction, wherein the first direction isopposite to the second direction; and while: (i) the hook and the upperwire are disposed in the hooked configuration, and (ii) the spacingbetween the upper bracket-defined connection counterpart and the lowerbracket-defined connection counterpart is the rotation-permissivespacing, the lower rotation-opposing configuration is disposed relativeto the lower wire, such that: (i) there is an absence of opposing ofrotation of the bracket, relative to the wire lattice, by the lowerrotation-opposing configuration, in the first direction, and (ii) thereis an absence of opposing of rotation of the bracket, relative to thewire lattice by the lower rotation-opposing configuration, in the seconddirection.